Export to Anki

Learn how to export your decks from Memo into Anki-compatible packages (.apkg) and customize what information is included on your flashcards.

Written By Jason From Memo

Last updated About 2 months ago

1. Open Deck Options

  1. In Memo, navigate to the deck you want to export (e.g., Urinary System | Anatomy).

  2. Click the ••• menu in the top-right corner of the deck view.

  3. Hover over Export Flashcards.

  4. Select .apkg to download an Anki package that you can import directly.


2. Import into Anki

  1. Launch Anki on your computer.

  2. Go to File → Import in the menu bar (or press Ctrl + I / Cmd + I).

  3. Select the downloaded .apkg file and click Open.

  4. Choose the destination deck in Anki (or create a new one) and click Import.

Tip: Make sure you’re running the latest version of Anki to avoid compatibility issues when importing packages.


3. What’s Included by Default

When you export a deck from Memo, each flashcard in the .apkg package includes:

  • Deck name in the card template header

  • Page number in the front template (e.g., p.2)

  • Automatic tags for deck and page (e.g., cardiology::page03)

  • Image reference: a screenshot of the source page to help with context and memorization

These features help you trace every card back to its original source material and reinforce contextual learning.


4. Customizing Flashcard Output

You can turn off or adjust any of these default settings in Memo’s configuration:

  1. Go to Settings in the left sidebar.

  2. Click Configuration → Flashcard Display.

  3. Toggle the options you wish to disable or change:

    • Display Deck Name in Card Template

    • Display Deck Page Number in Review

    • Create Tags for Page Numbers in Anki Cards

    • Add Image Reference to Anki Cards

  4. Click Save to apply your changes.


5. Troubleshooting

  • Import errors: Ensure your Anki is up-to-date (Anki 2.1.50 or later recommended).

  • Missing images: If cards import without images, verify that Add Image Reference is enabled in your Memo settings and re-export.

  • Incorrect tags: Double-check the Create Tags for Page Numbers setting in Memo and re-import after exporting.